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Supervised by and working closely with the Director of Psychiatric Services at EMH, the job duties of the nurse practitioner shall include, but are not limited to:
● Conduct health assessments such as recording medical and psychosocial history
● Record symptoms
● Physically examine patients
● Make diagnoses
● Develop a treatment plan that may include medication and other therapies
● Educate patient on healthy habits to prevent diseases and maintain good health
● Collaborate with other healthcare providers, including physicians and nurses
● Order and interpret laboratory test results
● Follow up on patients to determine the effectiveness of recommended treatments
Skills and aptitudes
The work that psychiatric nurse practitioners do is both emotionally and mentally demanding. It requires a broad set of professional skills honed over the course of their careers that allow these nurse practitioners to manage their stress and workload while providing a high-level of care.
● Professionalism: The subject of mental health can be difficult for patients and their families to openly discuss. It is important that psychiatric nurse practitioners act professionally, showing respect and tact when communicating with patients and their families, and when assessing and evaluating a patient’s mental health. They need to establish trust that will enable people to confide in them while maintaining organizational values and acting as an advocate for those coping with mental illness. In addition, psychiatric nurse practitioners must be able to manage the pressure and stress that comes with their position.
● Analytical Skills: Determining the scope and specifics of a mental illness can be difficult because its signs are not often clear and may differ from patient to patient. Psychiatric nurse practitioners must be able to synthesize diverse data and patient research in conjunction with their in-depth medical knowledge and the insights from other professionals. The ability to analyze information will allow them to design plans for care and therapy for their patients.
● Problem Solving: Psychiatric nurse practitioners find solutions. It is their job to help patients to manage their mental health issues. Problem-solving skills are necessary throughout the treatment process. These skills help in identifying key risk factors, such as medical and family history of mental illness, trauma, substance abuse, and environment, among other factors. Psychiatric nurse practitioners must be able to collaborate with other professionals, using logic and reason when addressing emotional topics. They are also responsible for the continual evaluation of a patient’s treatment plan and for finding alternate solutions as new challenges arise.
Requirements
Prerequisites and Qualifications
Three years of experience as a Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner is required.
To furnish and bill Medicare for covered NP services, an NP must be a registered professional nurse authorized by the State of California to practice as an NP in accordance with State law and must also meet one of the below criteria.
Obtained Medicare billing privileges as an NP for first time on/after January 1, 2003, is certified by a recognized national certifying body, and has a master's or doctoral degree in nursing
Obtained Medicare billing privileges as an NP for first time before January 1, 2003 and is certified by a recognized national certifying body
Obtained Medicare billing privileges as an NP for first time before January 1, 2001
Certification Types
American Academy of Nurse Practitioners
American Nurses Credentialing Center
National Certification Corporation for Obstetric, Gynecologic and Neonatal Nursing Specialties
Pediatric Nursing Certification Board (previously named the National Certification Board of Pediatric Nurse Practitioners and Nurses)
Oncology Nurses Certification Corporation: ONCC does not assign a certification number but you still need proof they are certified.
AACN Certification Corporation
National Board on Certification of Hospice and Palliative Nurses
Nurse Portfolio Credentialing Commission
A background as a registered nurse (RN) is required, along with a two-year associate degree in nursing, a three-year hospital-based nursing diploma, or a four-year bachelor’s degree at a college or university. An accredited certification, such as the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC) Psychiatric–Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Board Certification (PMHNP-BC), is required for this position.
Benefits
Competitive W-2 position, including salary + bonus for full-time clinicians.
We do not offer hourly pay and instead prefer to pay our clinicians a consistent salary with benefits.
Flexible scheduleVacation + sick pay
Access to clinical consultation from excellent, well-trained clinicians with different backgrounds and therapeutic modalities.
Excellent benefits for full-time employees such as health insurance, retirement package (matching 401(k)), childcare reimbursement
Coverage of license fees and CE costs, access to in-house CEs
Access to our in-house reporting system to streamline documentation
Home office setup, including a laptop computer, all in one printer, supplies, and I.T. support.
